| Some influences on public participation in a genetic screening program. | |
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PMID: 1228204 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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To identify the psychosocial factors associated with voluntary cooperation in mass genetic testing, stratified random samples of 500 participants and 500 nonparticipants were drawn from an identified at-risk population for Tay-Sachs disease. Participants were relatively younger and better educated, reported higher levels of perceived susceptibility to being a carrier, and also stated more often that the impact of learning of being a carrier would be low. Participants were also more likely to indicate they would not alter plans for future progeny. Recommendations are made for enhancing participation in future genetic screening programs of this type. |
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Authors:
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M H Becker; M M Kaback; I M Rosenstock; M V Ruth |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of community health Volume: 1 ISSN: 0094-5145 ISO Abbreviation: J Community Health Publication Date: 1975 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-09-01 Completed Date: 1976-09-01 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7600747 Medline TA: J Community Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-14 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Attitude to Health* District of Columbia Educational Status Family Characteristics Family Planning Services Female Humans Lipidoses / genetics, prevention & control* Male Marriage Maryland Mass Screening* Motivation Preventive Health Services / utilization |
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